Hail — Crockett, Texas

2024-05-04 · near Ozona, Crockett, Texas

Wider weather episode

A favorable weather pattern for widespread severe weather was in place across west central Texas during early May. There was an upper level southwest flow and a sharp dryline in the area. Also, extreme instability was present along with strong vertical wind shear during the late afternoon and evening hours. A supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado in Crockett County. Also, severe thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1185235. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.